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See the tabs above for Laboratory Access and forms you'll need to complete. Equipment and Chemicals tabs detail resources already available on site.

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Hazardous materials use may require a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) before you work. Check the Chemicals tab for more information.

The Sample Preparation Laboratories

The Sample Preparation Laboratories provide wet lab facillities for SSRL and LCLS User Programs. The labs support final stage sample preparations and straight-forward laboratory manipulations in Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science and the Geosciences. SSRL houses two BioChemMat-focused Laboratories (BCM1 & 2) and one Geoscience-focused Laboratory. LCLS houses one laboratory supporting these disciplines in a more refined capacity. All Sample Preparation Laboratories are potentially available to all users.

Laboratory Access & Training

All Sample Preparation Laboratories have restricted access. Training is required for entry.SSRL Lab Training is available by appointment or during training drop in hours, Monday through Friday at 10:00am and 3:00pm. LCLS Lab Training is available by appointment only.

Laboratory Contacts

Although lab managers are designated for SSRL and LCLS separately, both contacts are available for all Sample Preparation Laboratory needs or questions. See the sidebar at right for specific contact information.

LCLS Sample Preparation Laboratory

This small general purpose wet lab is located in LCLS's Far Experimental Hall near MEC, CXI, and XCS. The lab serves all LCLS hutches and is available for final stage sample preparation. Due to space limitations, certain types of activities may be restricted and all access must be scheduled in advance.Map to LCLS's FEL building.